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I](me. you. I)) | 2 years |\n\nOberklaid F, Kaminsky L. Your child's health. Revised 4th edn. Melbourne: Hardie Grant Books 2006  \n\n| Developmental milestones (tasks) |  | Average age |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Follows eyes past the midline |  | 6 weeks |\n| Smiles |  | 6 weeks |\n| Bears weight on legs with support |  | 3-7 months |\n| Sits with support |  | 4-6 months |\n| Sits without support |  | 5-8 months |\n| Crawls |  | 6-9 months |\n| Puts everything into mouth |  | 4-8 months |\n| Pulls to standing position |  | 6-10 months |\n| First tooth |  | 6-9 months |\n| Walks holding on |  | 7-13 months |\n| Drinks from cup |  | 10-15 months |\n| Waves goodbye |  | 8-12 months |\n| Climb stairs |  | 14-20 months |\n| Turns pages |  | 2 years |\n| Scribbles |  | 1-2 years |\n| Uses a spoon |  | 14-24 months |\n| Puts on clothing |  | 21-26 months |\n| Buttons up |  | 30-42 months |\n| Jumps on spot |  | 20-30 months |\n| Rides a tricycle |  | 21-36 months |\n| Bowel control |  | 18 months—4 years |\n| Bladder control (day) |  | 8 months—4 years |\n| Clear hand preference |  | 2-5 years |","cbCaiiSsvIowxdno","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiSsvIowxdno","pdf",44833,"English","# Communication and Language\n## Early vocal and social skills\n## Words, understanding, and naming\n# Developmental milestones (tasks)\n## Motor and feeding milestones\n## Dressing, mobility, and toileting control","[{\"question\":\"What is the typical age for early communication behaviors like social smile and cooing?\",\"answer\":\"Social smile is listed at about 6 weeks, and cooing at around 3 months.\"},{\"question\":\"When do children typically progress from babbling to meaningful words and first speech?\",\"answer\":\"Babbling is listed at about 6–9 months, meaningful 'mamma/dadda' at 10–18 months, and speaking single words at 12–15 months.\"},{\"question\":\"What age ranges are given for major physical or self-care developmental milestones?\",\"answer\":\"Examples include first tooth at 6–9 months, walking with holding on at 7–13 months, using a spoon at 14–24 months, buttons up at 30–42 months, and bladder control (day) from 8 months to 4 years.\"}]","Developmental Milestones - Average Age Ranges | PDF",1791865976]